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JULY 28, 1975
The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at
8:00 P.M. by Mayor Bohjanen. Council members present: Jaworski,
Marier, and McLean. Absent: Zelinka. Mr. Locher was also present.
Mr. Marier moved to approve the minutes of July 14, 1975 as written with
clerical corrections in spelling. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried.
The Clerk was instructed to proof read all minutes in the future.
The Clerk's report included the following items:
...The second quarter State Aid in the amoung of $16,952.75 had been
ro�.,ived. This check also included the Homestead Credit Aid in the amount of
$A-, , 1;1,6.12 and Attached Machinery Aid in the Amount of $953.60.
...The first half of the tax levy had been received in the amount of
$47,936.78..
...A letter from the Metropolitan Council notifying the Council that the
plans for Regional Recreation Open Space is open for inspection at the
Metropolitan Council offices. Mr. McLean and Mr. Marier will take a
look and report at the next Council meeting.
...A request for a beer and bingo permit for August 10, 1975 from St.
Joseph's Church. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve the request. Seconded
by Marier. Motion carried.
...A letter dealing with the storage of confidential records on individuals
had been received. The Clerk had filled out the form and it is necessary
for the Council to designate a person to assume the Responsibility
Authority. After some discussion, the consensus of the Council was since
all information is under the jurisdiction of the Clerk's office, she
should be so designated.
Mr. Marier reported on the Planning and Zoning Board meeting held on
July 16, 1975. The first item on the agenda was a request for a Special
Use Permit to keep a horse on less than five acres of land. This was
requested by Mr. and Mrs. James Kohler. The Board had been assured that
there was adequate pasture for the animal in the surrounding lands. Mr.
Marier so moved to allow the Special Use Permit with the stipulation that
this permit is for the present owners only. If the property is sold, the
Special Use Permit is void. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried.
North - Northeast Realty had requested a letter stating that the dumping
of cement scraps and soil at 7309 Lake Drive was not in violation of a
City Ordinance. This had been requested by this company in response to
the Anoka County Health Department's approval of this dumping. The Council
felt that this operation falls under the land fill catagory and thus is
under the County's jurisdiction. The Planning and Toning Board had re-
commended the consideration of a fence. Mr. Blackbird assured the Council
there is a fence there now. As long as the fill consists of small bits
of concrete and soil, Mr. Marier moved to approve this operation. Seconded
by Mr. McLean. Motion carried.
Mr. Richard Bodick had appeared asking permission to fill a lot located
on Orange Street. The Planning and Zoning had asked that he consult
with the City Engineer and report back to the next Planning and Zoning
Board meeting.
Mr. Glenn Rehbeing had appeared before the Board with plans for a new
building to be erected just South of his present location. The Engineer
found no problems with the drainage. Mr. Starr had several points for
compliance.
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Point No. 5 suggested a median be considered to divide the 45 foot access
to Lake Drive. Mr. Dave Sina, who represented Mr. Rehbein, explained this
would be a hinderance to the low -boy trucks for entrance and exit onto
Lake Drive. He felt that this could create a traffic hazard in that the
trucks would have to swing so wide in order to make the drive. Mr. Marier
moved to approve the plans, deleting Point No. 5. Seconded by Mr. McLean.
Motion carried.
Mr. Kelly Baumgart of 6133 Ware Road presented an application for a variance
to erect a garage at the front of their house. Their plans had been sketchy.
There were asked to formulate their plans and return to the August meeting.
The Clerk was asked to read a letter from Mr. Lee Starr in conjunction
with the necessary steps for revision of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan
in order to conform with the demands of the Metropolitan Council. Mr.
Marier moved to table consideration ;of this, copies of the letter to be
mailed to all Councilmen, this matter to be considered at the next
regular Council meeting. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried.
Mr. James Lowell of 866 Birch Street had applied for a Special Use
Permit to operate a bicycle repair shop at that address. Mr. Marier
moved to approve the Special Use Permit, this permit to be reviewed
annually and Mr. Lowell to be informed that one complaint on his op-
eration and the Special Use Permit would be revoked. Seconded by Mr.
Jaworski. Motion carried.
Mayor Bohjanen recognized Representative Neisen, who was in the audience
and asked if there was anything special he would like to say. Rep.
Neisen said he was just visiting. Mr. Tom Daniels, of Rep. Obertsar's
office was also visiting with no particular subject to discuss. Sen. Milton
had also arrived. He told the Council that he was pleased with the progress
made in the area of the sewers and that if there was any way he could assist
this Council, he would do his best.
Mayor Bohjanen said he was very pleased with Sen. Milton's presentation at
the joint meeting held on the 24th of July at the Metropolitan Council
Offices.
Mr. McLean said he had been approached by Mr. Hill with the suggestion that
the soft ball fields at Sunrise be rented on the weekends for the conduct-
ing of soft ball tournaments. He asked Mr. Hill to present his ideas to
the Council.
Mr. Hill said that since the fields are empty and un -used all weekend, it
would be a source of income for the Park Department and would allow the
teams who so desire to have diamonds to conduct the tournaments. There was
discussion on the ordinance governing the sale of beer in the Park. The
Council requested that the Attorney review the things necessary to allow
beer to be sold at such a tournament and the Clerk is to research the fees
set up for such use of the Parks. This will be discussed at the next
meeting.
Mr. Joe Hill also said that there is two teams that cannot play because of
the shortage of diamonds. He represents the Blue Heron Ball team. The
team is made up of mostly construction workers and they have offered to
construct a soft ball diamond if the City will supply the materials. Mr.
Marier moved that Mr. Hill submit a requisition for the materials.
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Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried.
Mr. Rod Hanson will be assisting Mr. Gerry Clausen in the inspection and
recommendations for work to be done at Sunrise Park.
Mr. McLean said a proposed bike trail had been received from the Park
Board Commission, and he asked that copies be made for all Council
Members, the Planning and Zoning Board, Centerville Council (since a portion
of the trail will go through that community) and the Anoka Highway Depart-
ment. The DNR will provide the signs to be posted by the City. The
Bike Trail will follow existing roadways.
The Park Board is looking at some cost estimates for the construction of
a warming house to be located at the Hall property. He will have more
on that at a later date.
A suggested maintenance list had been presented to Mr. Volk and his
answer had indicated that over one half of the items had either been
started or completed and the remainder will be completed within the next
two weeks.
Mr. McLean reported that there is two recommendations for membership on
the Park Board. Mrs. Ina Lilydahl and Mr. Harvey Karth. Mr. McLean
moved to appoint Mr. Harvey Karth to fill the vacancy on the Park Board.
Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried.
Mayor Bohjanen reported that he had attended the meeting on July 22, 1975
for consideration of the Land Use Bill. This meeting had been held in Anoka
and had been chaired by Sen..Humphrey III. The general feeling of the communities
represented at that meeting was that the Metropolitan Council must be more
flexiable. Rigid lines cannot be drawn without considering the communities
that are affected. Mr. Locher had presented the position of Lino Lakes.
Mr. Locher said that he felt the Metropolitan Council doesn't get out into
the communities and see what is going on. Mrs. Peterson is the first
Representative that has visited Lino Lakes. He had told the panel that the
Metropolitan Council cannot draft grid line and put people in them. People
will build where they want even against good advice. Mr. Locher said the
meeting had a good attendance but that there should have been a wider repre-
sentation of communities.
Mayor Bohjanen reported on the July 24th meeting at the Metropolitan Council
Chambers. He had gotten the impression that while the Metropolitan Council
would not admit any responsibility for the sewer problems in Lino Lakes, they
will work with the City Engineer to solve this problem. He had told the
joint committees that Lino Lakes must have Federal assistance. This City
cannot put in an interceptor withou financial assistance.
Mr. Locher felt that one of the main accomplishments of the meeting was
that members of the Metropolitan Council understood the position that
the City is in and that is in part, if not soley, due to actions by the
Metropolitan Council. Mr. Locher felt that progress had been made on the
solution of this problem..
A Resolution directing Mr. Gotwald to work with the Metropolitan Waste
Control Commission and the Engineering staff to solve this problem was
asked for from this City City Council.
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After discussion on why this resolution is necessary, Mr. Jaworski moved
to pass the following resolution: BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City
Council of the City of Lino Lakes that Mr. George Gotwald, Consultant
Engineer for the City of Lino Lakes, be directed to work with the Metro-
politan Waste Control Commission personnel and the Engineering Department
to solve the sewer problem in the City of Lino Lakes with a joint decision
to be presented to the Lino Lakes City Council within the next 60 days. All
Engineering cost to be borne by the Metropolitan Council.
The motion was seconded by Mr. McLean. and carri,edl unanimously.
The Clerk was instructed to type and get this Resolution in the mail
tomorrow, July 29, 1975.
There was more discussion on the general aspects of the meeting. Mr.
Tom Daniels said that the cost of the sewer project is to
be borne by the Metropolitan Council. Someone questioned the addition of
the last sentence. Mr. Jaworski said that the engineering cost are
simply added in as part of the overall project. Mr. Rehbein asked if
this line would include Centerville?
Mayor Bohjanen said Centerville was represented at the meeting. There
had been talk but no committment on that issue.
The residents of Shenandoah asked if the Council would meet with the
Metropolitan Council and the Council answered Yes. One resident asked
why the Lino Lakes - Centerville plan could not be presented to the
Metropolitan Council and was told this plan had been presented twice and
has not been approved to this date.
Mr. Locher was asked if the Metropolitan would vote on monies to be
allocated at this time. Mr. Locher said, No. they must have a report
and recommendation from the Engineer and the Metro Waste Control Commission
and then a decision will be made.
Mr. Jaworski had no report.
A resident from Shenandoah asked if the research into the minutes
covering the approval of the plat had been done. Mayor Bohjanen said
that it had and that copies had been turned over to Mr. Locher.
Mr. Locher said that he had not had time to study the reports. In the
meantime, he had checked the proposed contract from the contract from
the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission for payment for hauling sewage.
There is several minor clerical correction necessary. He reported that
the City had asked for a total of $26,000.00 per year, or up to that
amount and the Commission had written the contract with the total figure
of $19,000.00. Mr. Locher felt this and the fact that this contract only
covers hauling from the Country Lakes area are the two major points for
consideration.
Mr. Jaworski felt that if sewage is to be hauled from the Shenandoah
project, this should be a separate contract.
Mr. McLean asked why the ceiling of $19,000.00? Mr. Locher said
basically to limit development.
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After discussion of the needed correction in the contract, Mr. Marier
moved to approve the contract with the necessary corrections. This
contract to hold for only the Country Lakes area. Seconded by Mr.
Jaworski. Motion carried.
Mr. Locher returned to the minutes covering the hearings held in conjunction
with the Shenandoah plat. The Planner's recommendation had been for construct-
ion on every other lot until such time as utility services were available.
A resident of Shenandoah said the systems are failing and he asked what
conditions, if any, would the Council approve a holding tank for that
area? If not a holding tank, does the Council have any type of proposal
suggestions for consideration to solve the existing problem in that area?'
Is Northway Construction under any obligatin? Does the City have any
obligations? Is the holding tank contingent upon the installation of
the interceptor?
Mr. Locher said that mains and laterals must be built to coincide with
the interceptor. Until the type of interceptor is decided the internal
system cannot be installed. Therefore, a holding tank is of no use until
these decision are made.
Mr.Marier.felt that this person was asking questions that this Council
cannot answer. The answers must come from the Metropolitan Council.
The resident asked if this problem is strictly that of the residents?
Mr. Locher said, Yes, the brunt of it is but the approval must come
from the Metro Council.
Rep. Nelsen said that if the PCA had entered this investigation, that
would make this a problem of Metropolitan Concern. He also felt that
this could be to the advantage of the residents. PCA can force the in-
stallation of the interceptor.
Mr. Locher had checked the application for a liquor license transfer
from Lawrence and Monica Cichy to Mr. Neis, Mr. Fynboh and Mr. Winnicki.
Mr. Locher had found all papers in order with the exception of one signature.
Mr. Marier moved to approve the license transfer with the addition of that
signature. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried.
Mr. Dick Bodick said that the ditch that is being cleaned out on Orange
Street is being cleaned on the wrong side of the street. Mr. Jaworski
apologized and said that it would be taken care of the following day.
Mr. Bodick said that he only wanted, to fill his lot, not erect a building.
Mr. Marier said that he had reported that he wanted to build up the 4ot
lot, not a building. Mr. Marier said that his instruction to contact the
Engineer was still necessary.
Under old business, Mr. Jaworski asked if letters had been written to the
men interviewed for the Patrolman's position and had not been selected?
No action had been taken by either the Clerk's office or the Police office
on the follow through. Mr. Jaworski asked if this would put the responsibility
on both offices? Mr. Marier said, Yes. Mayor Bohjanen felt that all letters
should come from the Clerk's office.
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Mr. McLean questioned the requisition for tires for the Police car.
He wondered what the mileage was on the tires that are presently on the
car. It was agreed, that this requisition should be held until this
information is available.
Mr. Marier moved to approve requisitions #585 through and including #595,
holding #593. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried.
On check #6498, the mileage submitted by the tree inspector was
questioned. Mr. Marier requested that Mr. Beach account for the mileage
and fill out the required forms.
Mr. Marier moved to approve Checks #6479 through and including #6533, holding
#6498 for clarification. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried.
Mr. Marier moved to approve payroll checks #3049 and including #3074.
Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried.
Mr. Marier moved to adjourn at 10:40 P.M. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Aye.
These minutes were approved at the August 11, 1975 Council Meeting
with corrections as so noted.
CLERK TREASURER